Syrian Refugee Crises

What is the main difference between a refugee and a migrant?

• Refugees face a direct threat of persecution or death in their home country

• Migrants have more legal rights in their new country

• Refugees can easily plan their travel in advance

• Migrants are always fleeing from war

Which of the following is NOT a reason someone might be considered a refugee?

• Race

• Religion

• Desire for better job opportunities

• Political views

What is the term for a country where refugees relocate?

• Asylum country

• Host country

• Refugee state

• Migrant nation

What does the term "asylum" mean in the context of refugees?

• A type of housing for refugees

• Financial support for migrants

• Shelter or protection from danger granted by a country

• A medical condition common among refugees

What is an asylum seeker?

• A person who has been granted refugee status

• Someone who helps refugees find housing

• A government official who processes refugee claims

• A person who has filed a claim for asylum with a host country's government

Which two countries border Syria?

• Egypt and Saudi Arabia

• Turkey and Iraq

• Iran and Kuwait

• Greece and Cyprus

After World War I, which country took control of Syria?

• Britain

• Germany

• France

• Russia

What strategy did France use to maintain control over Syria?

• Unification

• Democratization

• Divide and rule

• Economic development

In what year did the Syrian Civil War begin?

• 2009

• 2010

• 2011

• 2012

What event sparked widespread protests in Syria?

• The Arab Spring

• A military coup

• Economic collapse

• Foreign invasion